What should’ve been a nice, relaxing summer day at the beach became the scene of an ugly confrontation between a white woman and two African-Americans.

The white woman became enraged when two kids who are African-American splashed water on her at a Chicago beach. The kids’ mother, Raquel Bolton, was at the beach with her sister and recorded the woman in the middle of her outburst as she went off on them, using the N-word.

Bolton put the video on her Facebook page (beware of the NSFW language). It begins with the woman uttering the N-word and saying:

Oh, of course you haven’t graduated and you don’t know the Constitution of the United States and what it says. It’s called free speech in America. Right to free speech! Look it up!”

The woman at the center of this controversy has been identified by the Frisky as Angelle Marie “Puff” Massion, a fact Bolton made sure to point out on her Facebook page:

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http://newstalk1290.com/awkward-moment-between-host-and-guest-speaks-volumes-about-democratic-political-climate-video/#commentsFri, 31 Jul 2015 14:22:20 +0000Mike Hendrenhttp://newstalk1290.com/?p=189499Even a liberal like Chris Matthews gets it: Bernie Sanders just might torch this thing for the Democrats. The liberal media establishment is beginning to realize just how fed up the American public is with socialism. The Democratic Party has been polluted with socialism and even communism for well over 60 years. Now, the beasts are turning on one another.

On Thursday night, DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz appeared on MSNBC’s ‘Hardball’. Host Chris Matthews had a very tense moment with Wasserman Schultz when he asked the question ‘What’s the difference between a Democrat and a socialist?’ As one of our callers stated on Friday, Wasserman Schultz looked like a wet poodle in the headlights. Matthews, like many in the Democratic Party, are afraid that Sanders, an unabashed socialist / communist, is about to torpedo any chance the libs have of holding on to the White House in 2016.

Reporters are supposed to be cool, calm and collected while on-camera, right?

A videobomber snuck up behind Wendy Burch, a reporter with Los Angeles’ KTLA, while she was doing a standup on Tuesday. To say he scared her would not do justice to the word “scare.”

Burch had the FCC frightened right out of her, since she nearly uttered a word you’re not supposed to say on TV. She quickly regrouped and began laughing and has since embraced all the attention she’s gotten.

Keep in mind Burch is a seasoned pro (she is an Emmy winner) and works in a major market. She’s not some just out of college newbie looking to pad her reel while working in some podunk town, paying her dues so she can move up to a city where the biggest story is not a cat gets stuck in a tree.

Walter Palmer, the dentist from Minnesota who allegedly bribed park rangers in Zimbabwe to let him hunt and kill a beloved and protected lion, has released a public statement in which he denies any intentional wrongdoing but also expresses regret for his actions.

Palmer has become an object of massive scorn and derision across the internet and even on late-night television for his actions, but until Tuesday night had not attempted to explain himself. He issued the following statement:

In early July, I was in Zimbabwe on a bow hunting trip for big game. I hired several professional guides and they secured all proper permits. To my knowledge, everything about this trip was legal and properly handled and conducted.
I had no idea that the lion I took was a known, local favorite, was collared and part of a study until the end of the hunt. I relied on the expertise of my local professional guides to ensure a legal hunt.
I have not been contacted by authorities in Zimbabwe or in the U.S. about this situation, but will assist them in any inquiries they may have.
Again, I deeply regret that my pursuit of an activity I love and practice responsibly and legally resulted in the taking of this lion.

Authorities are continuing their investigation, to see if Palmer did in fact know that what he was doing was illegal.

What appears to have occurred is that, around July 6, Palmer and his hired guides lured the lion, a 13-year-old male named Cecil, out of his protected area at night, using a dead animal carcass as bait. Then, when Cecil was in an area where hunting is legal, the guides shone a spotlight on him. That is when Palmer shot him with an arrow. They then followed him as he was wounded for 40 hours before finally killing him with a rifle.

They then skinned and decapitated him. Apparently they kept Cecil’s coat and head as trophies, though neither item’s whereabouts are currently known.

What they had not realized is that Cecil was wearing a GPS tracker, as part of a study being conducted by scientists at Oxford University in England. That is how his body was eventually discovered.

Cecil was a very popular tourist attraction at the national Hwange Park in Zimbabwe. He even felt somewhat comfortable around humans, leading many to take photos of him and endearing him to the park’s rangers and officials.

“He never bothered anybody,” said Johnny Rodrigues, of the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force. “He was one of the most beautiful animals to look at.”

He also led a large pride. Unfortunately, with his death, his many cubs will likely not survive. According to Andrew Loveridge, a researcher on the Oxford project, “The saddest part of all is that now that Cecil is dead, the next lion in the hierarchy, Jericho, will most likely kill all Cecil’s cubs so that he can insert his own bloodline into the females.”

Palmer’s two guides have been arrested in Zimbabwe and are being charged with poaching. Officials there have said they would seek Palmer’s arrest as well, though he has since returned to the United States.

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http://newstalk1290.com/actor-michael-winslow-does-led-zeppelin/#commentsWed, 29 Jul 2015 18:37:17 +0000Mike Hendrenhttp://newstalk1290.com/?p=189365You all remember Michael Winslow, the phenomenal voice artists who starred as Jones in the ‘Police Academy’ films? Well, if you’re a child of the 80′s you certainly do. This video is from a 2011 Norwegian talk show and Winslow pulls off an amazing version of Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ with only his voice, of course. Watch, like, share!

It’s pretty much common sense that you shouldn’t leave your dog in a hot car, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Some people, though, don’t realize this.

A woman in Southgate, Mich. stumbled upon a dog in a duffel bag left in a car outside a strip mall on Tuesday — and then confronted the couple that owns the animal (watch for some NSFW language). It was roughly 90 degrees at the time.

After about 15 minutes, the man and woman came back to the car and the woman who first noticed the dog in the vehicle went on the offensive, yelling that they should’ve taken the pooch inside with them. The female owner seemed perplexed at the thought of taking her pet inside with her.

As the couple drove away, the woman flashed the finger, letting everyone know she didn’t appreciate being told not to let a helpless dog sit in a hot car.

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http://newstalk1290.com/snow-piles-in-buffalo-new-york-still-10-feet-tall-yes-in-late-july/#commentsWed, 29 Jul 2015 14:26:55 +0000Nick Cooperhttp://mix108.com/?p=291062Reminders of last year’s crazy snow storm in Buffalo, New York are still standing tall. The week before Thanksgiving last November, Buffalo and the surrounding area saw more than seven feet of lake effect snow that crippled the region for a time. The snow removal process created huge piles of snow in various dumping areas around the city, and two of those piles are still standing in the area.

WGRZ-TV is reporting these two piles, roughly 10 feet tall, are still slowly melting away in a vacant lot on the east side of Buffalo. These piles are being protected by dirt and garbage that has formed a “blanket” of insulation as the outer layers of the snow pile melted away.

As former Minnesota/current Buffalo meteorologist Patrick Hammer explains in the video below, the protective cover of dirt and the compacted and dense nature of the snow itself makes it more like a glacier, melting slowly from the warm ground on the bottom, rather than from the top. Experts anticipate the piles could easily stand well into August, if not longer, depending on weather conditions.

]]>http://newstalk1290.com/snow-piles-in-buffalo-new-york-still-10-feet-tall-yes-in-late-july/feed/0New Footage of Sandra Bland in Jail Released Following Death Threatshttp://newstalk1290.com/new-footage-of-sandra-bland-in-jail-released-following-death-threats/
http://newstalk1290.com/new-footage-of-sandra-bland-in-jail-released-following-death-threats/#commentsWed, 29 Jul 2015 00:54:04 +0000Tony Kernshttp://newstalk1290.com/?p=189317After threats from the hacker group Anonymous and death threats made against local officials, Texas officials have released more footage of Sandra Bland in jail in an attempt to set the record straight.

In a press conference earlier today, Waller County Judge Trey Duhon said that the footage was made public to counter-act misleading information and lies spread online,

This video should demonstrate that people who are out there going through a lot of trouble to spread lies and mis-truths on Waller County — we are not going to stand idly by and allow that to happen.

Though not wanting to release too many details on the alleged death threats against Waller County officials in the wake of Bland’s death, Judge Duhon did say that they are investigating and taking every threat very seriously.

The new footage shows Bland in jail, changing into the orange jumpsuit seen in the much disputed mugshot, making phone calls, and being interviewed by officials. Bland’s family still maintains that she would not have committed suicide, but records from Bland’s arrest show that Bland allegedly had a history of depression and admitted to attempting suicide in the past.

Bailey Matthews, who suffers from cerebral palsy, completed a triathlon last weekend in Britain. That’s right — he did a 100 meter swim, a 4,000 meter bike ride and a 1,300 meter run. And what did you do this past weekend?

Bailey finished last, but hundreds of people remained to cheer on the little fella. His mother says he is determined to be as normal as everyone else:

“He has always struggled with getting dressed, things that parents of other children take for granted, he does struggle with, just every day things are more difficult for him, but he never lets it bother him. He doesn’t see himself as different to anyone else. We have always tried to make sure that if there is something he wants to do, there is no such word as ‘can’t’.”

Bailey had a specially-made walker to help him, but he shoved it aside shortly before reaching the finish line on his own two feet.

He may have finished in last place, but there’s no question who the day’s biggest winner was.

Godfrey’s vehicle soared 166 feet, which is amazing since he says he was aiming to make it 140 feet. The old record was a pitiful-by-comparison 62 feet.

Not only is the jump remarkable, but so is the fact Godfrey managed not to hit the building he looks like he’s going to ram into after landing. And kudos for keeping the truck from tipping over. That looks like it may have even been more difficult than the jump itself, consider the vehicle’s speed, width of the road and the fact he pulls a 180.

Wichita Falls Police and first responders were called to the Little Caeser’s Pizza at Southwest Parkway and Fairway just before noon Tuesday.

Police say a male employee of the store was shot multiple times at close range with a handgun. The unidentified victim was reportedly in serious condition at United Regional. At last report, he had been taken into surgery. Although awake prior to surgery, he was refusing to cooperate with police

Police have not released many details about the shooter, except that he is a black male wearing a blue hoodie and fled on foot, jumping a fence east of the scene of the shooting.

Police are also looking for a silver car in connection with the shooting.

Earlier this month, a pregnant woman went to Britain’s Colchester Zoo and saw an orangutan that was infatuated with her stomach. Since she was 37 weeks pregnant, she was definitely showing and the orangutan, named Rajang, didn’t try to hide its fascination at all.

In fact, Rajang puckered up and kissed the woman’s belly through the glass.

When the woman’s partner put his hand on the glass, the animal motioned as if to say, “Get it away.” The woman stepped back up and once more Rajang made a smooch through the glass.

That’s about as nice a reception any customer anywhere will receive. We wonder if the couple will return to the zoo once the baby is born to let Rajang get a glimpse of their bundle of joy.

Flying is enough of adventure without turbulence rearing its ugly head.

Grab an antacid, sit back and watch the scary moments unfold as this KLM flight in the Netherlands battles strong winds during a storm while landing at Schiphol Airport.

The plane appears to have trouble right down to the second it touches runway. We can only imagine the terror the passengers felt as the plane wobbled from one side to the other like an indecisive politician.

And while it is stomach-churning to watch, let’s give some serious props to the pilots who deftly touched down without any accident.

Let’s just hope Air Force One, Die Hard 2 or Executive Decision were not among the movies being shown during the flight (it’s Holland, so American flicks take longer to get there, right?).

Just days after a coroner’s report listed the death of Sandra Bland as a suicide, hacker group Anonymous has targeted the Waller County Sheriff’s department, accusing them of covering up the truth behind her death.

In a video posted over the weekend, Anonymous proposed several inconsistencies in the official report of Sandra Bland’s arrest earlier this month and her death in her cell three days later. Among the inconsistencies, Anonymous agrees with the theory that Bland was already dead when her mug shot was taken, citing her wearing an inmate uniform, which is not usually issued prior to taking a booking picture, and several physical features that would suggest Bland was laying on the ground at the time of the picture.

Finishing up their video, Anonymous called for the arrest of the officer who arrested Bland at the traffic stop and the resignation of the Waller County D.A. and the Waller County Sheriff. They also encouraged citizens to demand justice for Bland’s death, urging for a day of rage for Bland and those whose lives have been lost at the hands of “ruthless law enforcement officials,” calling it “Operation Rage of Sandra.”

We, Anonymous, are calling on the citizens of the United States to commit to a day of rage for Sandra Bland and all who have been murdered at the hands of ruthless law enforcement officials who know no honor. Cities around the United States will rise up in unison and call for Sandra Bland’s justice. We, not as Anonymous but as citizens of the United States, are tired of the cycle of murders and coverups made by police departments across the nation. We demand that each police chief at each protesting city to come out to the crowds and renew their pledge to protect the people they serve. We also demand the immediate arrest of Brian Encinia and the resignation of both Waller County’s District Attorney and the Waller County’s Sheriff. If you do not take Brian Encinia into custody, we will come after all of you. All your secrets will be leaked. You will all be vulnerable. We all know where you live. This is for Sandra Bland. No mercy for murderers. Operation Rage for Sandra, engaged.

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]]>http://newstalk1290.com/anonymous-targets-waller-county-sheriffs-department-after-sandra-blands-death/feed/0Getty ImagesJamie Costa May Be the Next Man of a Thousand Voices [Video]http://newstalk1290.com/jamie-costa-may-be-the-next-man-of-a-thousand-voices/
http://newstalk1290.com/jamie-costa-may-be-the-next-man-of-a-thousand-voices/#commentsMon, 27 Jul 2015 23:32:37 +0000Mike Hendrenhttp://newstalk1290.com/?p=189214The 60′s, 70′s and 80′s had the ‘original’ Man of a Thousand Voices, Rich Little. The 21st century just might belong to the actor/comedian Jamie Costa. This guy is good, really good. We could all use a laugh today. After all, it’s Monday, it’s hot, there’s a bloody snake loose in town and we’re out of scotch. Well, I am anyway. Watch, like, share and enjoy!

A petition for a ‘male privilege tax’? Isn’t that sexist? Why, yes, yes, yes it is. And these trolls aren’t smart enough to catch on to that fact. I simply cannot understand how people can be this dumb and live past the age of 21. This latest ‘man-on-the-street’ video from Mark Dice further illustrates the sheer lack of common sense and intelligence that we are forced to contend with every day. When the wheels do start to come off, there’s a certain percentage of American’s who won’t have a clue what to do or where to go. Here’s a sampling. Grab some antacid, watch the video and please share.

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After his co-anchor read a story that the website is worth more than Walmart, this guy working for Nevada’s KTVN decided to let viewers in on the secret why:

You know why? Because they sell sex toys, and Walmart can’t or won’t sell sex toys. Amazon does. A friend of mine works in one of the warehouses, and he says they sell a ton of them.”

His explanation is fantastic, but what really makes this so laugh out loud funny is his partner’s reaction. She’s got that look on her face that says, “I can’t believe these words are coming out of his mouth. I guess I can’t use today’s show in my reel and I’m never going to go to a bigger market or reach network and I’ll be stuck next to this sex-mongering conspiracy theorist for the rest of my career.”

Yeah, she manages to convey all of that in one simple expression and then summons up all her horror by reminding him that the audience is “trying to eat breakfast.”

Something tells us they’re probably going to ask to swap names if they get the other in this year’s secret Santa.

The Special Olympics World Games kicked off this weekend in Las Angeles. On Saturday night, Kansas City Chiefs Running Back Jamaal Charles started the event with this amazing speech where he revealed that he actually got his start by competing in the Special Olympics.

The former Texas player said that growing up, he had a learning disability. “I was afraid. I was lost. I had trouble reading. I found out I had a learning disability. People made fun of me. They said I would never go anywhere. But I learned I can fly. When I was 10 years I had the chance to compete in the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics gave me my first chance to discover a talent I did not know I had.”

Charles went on to become a first team, all-state running back with Memorial High School of Port Arthur, Texas. He signed with the Texas Longhorns and competed on the 2005 National Championship team. In 2008 he was picked by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft. He is currently the NFL‘s all-time leader in career yards-per-carry average among running backs with 5.5 YPC.